Core Viewpoint - Aspocomp Group Plc reported strong growth in net sales and operating results for the first half of 2025, driven by high demand in the semiconductor and security, defense, and aerospace sectors. The company anticipates continued solid demand and profitability improvements for the remainder of the year [3][4][5]. Financial Performance - For April-June 2025, net sales increased by 43% year-on-year to EUR 10.1 million, with an operating profit of EUR 0.2 million, marking a significant recovery from a loss of EUR 1.2 million in the same period last year [6][10][14]. - The first half of 2025 saw net sales of EUR 20.4 million, a 54% increase compared to EUR 13.3 million in the first half of 2024, with an operating result of EUR 1.0 million, up from a loss of EUR 2.8 million [16][20]. Demand and Market Segments - Demand remained particularly high in the semiconductor industry, with net sales in this segment increasing by 239% year-on-year to EUR 4.7 million in Q2 2025 [10][11]. - The security, defense, and aerospace segments also experienced growth, with a 38% increase in net sales to EUR 2.4 million in the same quarter [11][20]. - Conversely, the automotive segment saw a decline of 16% in net sales, while the industrial electronics segment faced a significant drop of 49% [12][18]. Order Book and Future Outlook - The order book at the end of June 2025 was EUR 19.8 million, reflecting a 74% increase from EUR 11.3 million a year earlier, indicating strong future revenue potential [5][22]. - The company expects demand to remain solid in 2025, particularly in the semiconductor market, supported by investments in AI applications and data centers [3][4]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flow from operations improved to EUR 2.4 million in the first half of 2025, compared to a negative cash flow of EUR 3.1 million in the same period last year [27]. - Investments during the review period amounted to EUR 0.4 million, focused on modernizing factory equipment [26]. Equity and Financial Position - The equity ratio at the end of June 2025 was 59.3%, up from 57.8% a year earlier, indicating a strong financial position [28][19]. - Cash assets decreased to EUR 0.9 million from EUR 1.8 million, while interest-bearing liabilities were reduced to EUR 4.7 million [28].